Samantha Walker
Community Engagement Specialist
Samantha holds a Fundraising Management Certificate from Durham College and has volunteered with numerous arts and animal-welfare nonprofit organizations. With a background in the music industry, she brings experience in creative marketing and special events, offering a fresh perspective on fundraising strategy – particularly in areas that emphasize community engagement and connection.
Before formally joining Raincoast, Samantha assisted the development team as a volunteer by identifying new funding opportunities. She now supports the organization’s public outreach initiatives, campaigns, partnership building efforts, and grant coordination.
Having spent her childhood on Vancouver Island, Samantha is thrilled to support Raincoast’s mission to protect the environment, cultures, and communities she has long admired and cherished.

Recent articles
Feds sued over lack of protection for killer whales
The trial to protect BC’s resident killer whales and their…
The Halls of Justice: Day 1
The ancient Goddess of Justice, Themis, stands with her scales;…
Victoria Marathon pledge program celebrates five years
Victoria News By Travis Paterson The run for $250,000 is…
BC’s killer whales get their day in court
The Georgia Straight – Commentary By Misty MacDuffee and Chris…
Feds sued over failure to protect killer whales
Case could determine future of Canada’s at-risk species MEDIA RELEASE …
Canada’s killer whales get their day in court
Guest Commentary Misty MacDuffee and Chris Genovali for BUZZFLASH As…
Environmentalists in court to extend protection for killer whales
By Judith Lavoie, Victoria Times Colonist VICTORIA – Environmental groups…
Law suit begins for protection of resident killer whales
Murray Langdon interviews Raincoast’s Misty MacDuffee about the federal government’s…





